Pressurized Bow Dome of a Cable-Reinforced Rubber Construction for Use with an/SQS-26 Sonar
Abstract
This report summarizes studies of the feasibility of a pressurized, cable-reinforced, rubber acoustic window for a Sonar bow dome. The discussion includes theoretical approaches as well as descriptions of the fabrication and testing of samples. Due to the large size of the rubber acoustic window, tooling is a special problem. This report includes results of the tooling investigation. Several other associated studies were also completed, and the results are presented herein. These include an anti-fouling paint system for the rubber acoustic window, an investigation of methods for transporting the window, and a study of design methods for adapting a universal window to four similar, but not identical, ship's hulls. It was concluded that a rubber acoustic window is entirely feasible and, in fact, superior to an all-steel dome from the standpoint of acoustical performance. The prototype window being designed will mate with either the DL-4, DL-5 or DLG-26 ships.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0610189
Entities
People
- W. J. Berus